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P10 DOT

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,561 mi
Last recorded81,561 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 DOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 81,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp clouded, affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp clouding, not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 76,155 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 76,154 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 73,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,515 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 70,515 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Infront of wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated n.s.f (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,581 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 65,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,405 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 4 Jan 2019 58,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 53,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished too (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both VERY worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,396 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion ridge to inner and outer circumferences. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring to faces. (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 46,396 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion ridge to inner and outer circumferences. (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring to faces. (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,921 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 30,921 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,149 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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P10 DOT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P10 DOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P10 DOT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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